Good alternative route back to Bakewell instead of the Monsal trail. We did a loop from Bakewell out along the Monsal trail and then back along this route. Would recommend, although could be muddy in winter.

Greg©️

May 9, 2022

Mountain biking

Steep stoney climb when heading out of Bakewell, but then the grassy slog becomes a nice ride with views and a drop into the Monsal Trail. This does get overgrown in the summer, part of the Bakewell Slice classic MTB route

Jonathan - MTB Derbyshire

June 24, 2018

Mountain biking

Slog? It's ace. You might think it a slog if you are unfit and / or don't enjoy xc biking. The reward is an ace bit of downhill full of exposed limestone and the odd cattle. Only negative is the number of gates before the final swoosh down into Bakewell.

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Distance 1.50 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 40 m

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Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Grassy Bridleway to Monsal Trail (Bakewell Slice MTB Route)

1. Deer at Chatsworth Park – Gravel Descent to Edensor loop from Beeley

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